Meat & Seafood Specialist — Fresh, Local & Customer-Focused

River Valley Co-op; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Co-op is hiring a Meat & Seafood Team Member in Northampton, MA. This full-time role (35–40 hours) involves cutting, wrapping, and displaying meat and seafood, while delivering prompt, friendly customer service and adhering to department standards.

The position requires following recipes, assisting customers, stocking displays, maintaining sanitation, and supporting team tasks. Evening and weekend availability is needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail meat/seafood is a plus.
• Experience serving the public is expected.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Able to work in cold conditions.
• Regular, predictable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Grind meats and produce sausage to meet dept. needs.
• Prepare and wrap meat, poultry, seafood per recipes and standards.
• Cut and wrap meat, poultry, seafood per guidelines from lead.
• Assist customers with questions and offer recommendations and samples.
• Cut/wrap poultry and seafood and wrap to order when requested.
• Assist with special orders and maintain well-stocked displays.
• Label items with price tags and signs as needed.
• Report suggestions/complaints to manager.
• Assist with receiving and rotate deliveries as needed.
• Attend department/store meetings and perform other tasks as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Friendliness

Multi-tasking

Physical strength

Stamina

Cold environment tolerance

Attention to detail

Meat/seafood cutting experience

Job description

River Valley Co-op is hiring a Meat & Seafood Team Member in Northampton, MA. This full-time role (35–40 hours) involves cutting, wrapping, and displaying meat and seafood, while delivering prompt, friendly customer service and adhering to department standards.

The position requires following recipes, assisting customers, stocking displays, maintaining sanitation, and supporting team tasks. Evening and weekend availability is needed.